The Iguazu Fallsone of the most beautiful natural areas in the world, registers a record number of visitors so far this year, since in just 10 days, 50,000 people have entered the park.
This was reported by the president of the Iguazú Tourism Entity (ITUREM), Leopoldo Lucas, who stressed that a very successful summer season is anticipated in the Iguazu Fallsbecause not in vain the place It is recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world.
The good season began from the first days of the year, since, in the first seven days, 33,491 people visited the Iguazu Fallsa figure that has grown with the passing of the days.
It’s known that, Between January 7 and 10, more than 16,000 people entered the parka trend that is expected to continue, both during the summer season and in the rest of 2023.
Likewise, the northern city of Misiones is among the five destinations in the country most chosen by tourists to enjoy the summer, since since the beginning of the year it has maintained a 76% hotel occupancy rate.
According to Lucas, this is very positive for the region and the entire tourism sector: the more visits are registered, the more growth the region’s economy has, which is also very positive for the rest of the country.
It should be remembered that, from January 1, the entrance fees to the park were up. In this way, the general admission has a value of $5,500; for boys and girls from 6 to 16 years old, $2,000; for national residents, $1,500, and for provincial residents, $600. All rates have a 15% discount for online purchases.
You can go to the falls by bike or on foot
The Minister of Public Works, Gabriel Katopodis, and the Governor of Misiones, Oscar Herrera Ahuad, signed a commitment to start the construction of a pedestrian and cyclist aerobic circuit that will link the city of Puerto Iguazú with the access portal to the waterfalls.
The circuit will have an extension of 12.60 kilometers and seeks to promote the use of more sustainable means of transportin order to reduce the carbon footprint. The work will have rest areas at every kilometer, so that tourists can also enjoy the flora and fauna of the place.
